Affluence in M43 6LT
How M43 6LT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Droylsden West
- Council
- Tameside
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,440 (2024)
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How well off M43 6LT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M43 6LT area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Crime5.0
- Income6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M43 6LT area is broadly in line with that, at 57.6%. 24.3% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M43 6LT area is below that, at 26.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M43 6LT area is well below that, at 22.2%. 20.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M43 6LT sits in (Droylsden West): about 1,440 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.